Where Neshanic Station residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Neshanic Station, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Neshanic Station. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neshanic Station
Neshanic Station is an active town
Only 16.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Neshanic Station keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.2% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Few Neshanic Station adults smoke
6.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Jersey figure falls outside Neshanic Station’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Neshanic Station adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Neshanic Station adults…
Neshanic Station runs below NJ on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Neshanic Station residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Neshanic Station
No hospital or community health center in Neshanic Station itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Neshanic Station; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Neshanic Station adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Neshanic Station does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Neshanic Station adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3% of Neshanic Station adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Neshanic Station and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Township | A+ | 25% | 8.8% | 8% | ZIP 08844 |
| Branchburg Township | A+ | 26.2% | 8.7% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Neshanic | — | — | — | — | |
| Flagtown | — | — | — | — |
Neshanic and Flagtown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Neshanic Station adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Neshanic Station
Why doesn’t Neshanic Station have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Neshanic Station.
What hospital is closest to Neshanic Station?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Neshanic Station’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Neshanic Station?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Healthy Smile Center - Flemington in Flemington, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neshanic Station.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.